The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A son of the influential fashion editor Diana Vreeland, he had an upbringing well suited to his overt and covert duties during the Cold War.
Category: High Society and Socialites
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Pat Montandon, Socialite Who Sought Publicity, and Then World Peace, Dies at 96
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
She was known for her lavish parties and her marriage to one of the richest men in San Francisco. After he left her, she found a new purpose: visiting world leaders to plead for peace.
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Annabel Goldsmith, a Queen of British High Society, Dies at 91
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Annabel’s, the club that Ms. Goldsmith’s first husband named after her, opened in the 1960s and is still one of London’s most exclusive nightspots.
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Ira von Fürstenberg, Jet-Setting Princess and Actress, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Film:
With her aristocratic lineage, high-profile husbands and famous friends, she embodied a chic life of luxury as an international social figure.
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“Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” Brings Back High-Society Fashion
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ryan Murphy’s new series, “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” recalls the fine art of getting dressed.
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Can Maxim’s Restaurant in Paris Reclaim It’s Cool After 130 Years?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
That’s the hope at the restaurant Maxim’s in Paris, which recently started a new chapter after 130 years in business.
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Lily Safra, Star-Crossed Socialite and Philanthropist, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Her life was marked by tragedy, including the bizarre death of her fourth husband, but that did not stop her from giving away millions.